Senior Space Solar Module Manufacturing Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules) to lead the build and testing of solar modules for space applications. You will own production processes and drive reliability for modules destined for space, with leveling commensurate with experience.

Work with cross-functional teams to improve yield, investigate failures, and ensure manufacturability. The role includes exposure to long-term incentives and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of demonstrated development and/or manufacturing experience with solar modules.
• 4+ years of experience setting up a solar manufacturing line (stringers, laminators).
• Experience with failure analysis of solar modules or electronic devices in development or production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solar module manufacturing processes across vehicles, including development builds and process improvements.
• Define solar module manufacturing process flow and scale production rate.
• Analyze the manufacturing process to reduce defects, improve quality and yield.
• Lead failure analysis during prototype fabrication to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of solar modules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on long-term reliability in space environments.
• Provide day-to-day production floor support, resolve build issues, and update work instructions.
• Provide guidance to solar manufacturing technicians.
• Support environmental and functional testing in production.

Skills

Solar manufacturing

Failure analysis

DFM/DFA

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Modules) to lead the build and testing of solar modules for space applications. You will own production processes and drive reliability for modules destined for space, with leveling commensurate with experience.

Work with cross-functional teams to improve yield, investigate failures, and ensure manufacturability. The role includes exposure to long-term incentives and stock options.